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Hollywood Fantasies of Miscegenation analyzes white fantasies of interracial desire in the history of popular American film. From the first interracial screen kiss of 1903, through the Production Code's nearly thirtyyear ban on depictions of 'miscegenation,' to the contemplation of mixed marriage in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), this book demonstrates a long, popular, yet underexamined record of cultural fantasy at the movies.With ambitious new readings of wellknown films like D.W. Griffith's 1915 epic The Birth of a Nation and of key forgotten films and censorship documents, Susan Courtney argues that dominant fantasies of miscegenation have had a profound impact on the form and content of American cinema.What does it mean, Courtney asks, that the image of the black rapist became a virtual clich, while the sexual exploitation of black women by white men under slavery was perpetually repressed? What has this popular film legacy invited spectators to remember and forget? How has it shaped our conceptions of, and relationships to, race and gender?Richly illustrated with more than 140 images, Hollywood Fantasies of Miscegenation carefully attends to cinematic detail, revising theories of identity and spectatorship as it expands critical histories of race, sex, and film. Courtney's new research on the Production Code's miscegenation clause also makes an important contribution, inviting us to consider how that clause was routinely interpreted and applied, and with what effects.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Hollywood Fantasies of Miscegenation'? A: The main theme of 'Hollywood Fantasies of Miscegenation' is the analysis of white fantasies surrounding interracial desire in American cinema, exploring how these narratives have shaped cultural perceptions of race and gender.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Hollywood Fantasies of Miscegenation' is Susan Courtney.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 376 pages.
- Q: When was 'Hollywood Fantasies of Miscegenation' published? A: The book was published on December 5, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations? A: Yes, 'Hollywood Fantasies of Miscegenation' is richly illustrated with more than 140 images.
- Q: What kind of analysis does Susan Courtney provide in this book? A: Susan Courtney provides ambitious new readings of well-known films and examines key forgotten films and censorship documents related to miscegenation in American cinema.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, this book contributes significantly to critical histories of race, sex, and film, making it a valuable resource for academic research.
- Q: What are some key films discussed in 'Hollywood Fantasies of Miscegenation'? A: The book discusses key films such as D.W. Griffith's 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'.